Banff Resorts

This quant and family-friendly resort provides varied terrain with outstanding conditions for novice, intermediate, and advanced skiers. Since Mount Norquay opened in 1926 it established a reputation as the locals’ gem. It has acted as training ground for World Cup and Olympic athletes, and has hosted many alpine ski racing and jumping events. The variety of beginner and intermediate runs create and ideal environment for new skiers and riders, or families and groups that would like to go it at their own pace. Mt. Norquay is the only resort in Banff-Lake Louise to offer night skiing, including the fully lit terrain park.

Mt. Norquay is located just minutes from Banff and provides a no-hassle outing to inspiring vistas and pristine mountain landscape. Once you visit you’ll see why Mt. Norquay is “the best-kept secret in the Canadian Rockies.”

Mount Norquay Ski Area features:

• Fully-lit night skiing
• Snowmaking on 85% of the terrain
• 4 chairlifts
• Terrain park
• Family and beginner friendly

The beautiful terrain of Lake Louise Mountain Resort is both vast and varied. Located in the middle of the pristine wilderness of Banff National Park, Lake Louise is a favorite destination of locals and visitors worldwide. The resort has 4,200 skiable acres spread across a variety of groomed slopes, dramatic chutes, tranquil glades, and powder-filled bowls. The distinctive layout features expert, intermediate, and beginner trails connecting from every chairlift on the resort meaning groups and families of varying ability can stay close and enjoy the mountain together.

Lake Louise Mountain Resort offers lessons and private instruction for children and adults, beginners and experienced skiers who would like some expert advice on improving their technique. The qualified instruction staff prides itself on its professionalism and outstanding service.

Lake Louise Mountain Resort features:

• 139 runs spread across 4,200 skiable acres
• Green and blue runs from every chairlift
• Wide variety of black and double-black terrain
• Showtime Terrain Park
• 9 chairlifts
• Year-round sightseeing gondola

Sunshine Village’s abundant snowfall, uncrowded slopes, and striking alpine vistas make it a favorite Banff destination. Spread over three mountains and covering 3,358 skiable acres, Sunshine Village has a range of diverse trails, groomed slopes, powder-filled bowls, and challenging backcountry. Guests of Sunshine Village even have the novel opportunity of skiing through the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta in the same run. Being situated in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Sunshine Village annually receives more than 30 feet of light and dry “champagne powder” snow, which is ideal for gliding across even the roughest environments. The Rogers Terrain Park at Sunshine Village offers adventurous riders a chance to test their abilities across 12 acres of strategically placed rails, ramps, boxes, and uniquely designed park fixtures.

Sunshine Village features:

• 107 named runs, chutes, and bowls
• 12 chairlifts including seven quad chairs and one high-speed gondola
• 3,358 skiable acres
• Rogers Terrain Park
• Ski School for all ages and abilities